The largest wind farm cluster of India is located in ______.

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SSC CGL 2022 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On : 07 Dec 2022 Shift 2)

Answer 1

The correct answer is Tamil Nadu.

Key Points

The largest wind energy cluster is found in Tamil Nadu's Kanyakumari district.
Muppandal Wind Farm is the name given to it.
With a 1500 MW capacity, it is the third-largest operating onshore wind farm in the world.
Wind parks, wind power plants, and wind power stations are other names for wind farms.
The wind is a low-cost, dependable, and clean energy source that can be used to create power.

Additional Information

Important wind farms are also located in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Gujarat, Kerala, Maharashtra, and Lakshadweep.
Wind energy is used by windmills.
In steep areas, open meadows, or coastal areas, wind farms are erected. India is the fifth-largest country in the world after Germany, Denmark, the USA, Spain, and the UK.
The largest cluster of wind farms in India is located in Tamil Nadu, between Nagercoil and Madurai. Additionally, Gujarat, Karnataka, and Kerala. Maharashtra and Lakshadweep both have significant wind farms.